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Friday, April 26, 2013

Press Release: 49th Anniversary of the Union between Tanganyika and Zanzibar

PRESS
RELEASE

The President
of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, has
received messages of congratulation from all over the world on the occasion of
the 49th Anniversary of the Union between Tanganyika and Zanzibar, on 26th
April, 2013.

In her message,
the Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini
Zuma, pledged readiness to work with President Kikwete towards the achievement
of the vision of the AU.

"I am aware of the great strides that your country, Tanzania, continues to
make in the area of socio-political and economic development and its impact on
stability and development in the Eastern African region," she said.

The
Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, H.E. Ms Quentin Bryce AC,
conveyed "my warmest wishes, together with those of the Australian
Government and people.

"I am pleased that the warm relations between our countries have continued
to expand over the last year, built on shared Commonwealth values, cooperation
in the United Nations and significant commercial ties, particularly in the
mining sector," she said, adding:

"Australia and Tanzania share common interests in addressing serious
global challenges such as food security, international development, climate
change and conflict prevention. We firmly believe contemporary challenges
require global solutions, and multilateral institutions, such as the United
Nations, provide the best means for collective security. Australia is committed
to engaging with Tanzania on issues before the Security Council, particularly
those relating to peace and security in Africa."

In his
greetings, the President of China, H.E. Mr. Xi Jinping, said since the
establishment of the Union, Tanzania government and people have worked hard for
national development and the country was prospering with each passing day.

"Especially under the leadership of Your Excellency, Tanzania has
maintained political stability and social harmony, and the economy is on the
fast growth track," he said, adding:

"The friendship between China and Tanzania has profound foundation and the
two countries are all weather friends. Since the establishment of diplomatic
relations 49 years ago, the cooperation of the two sides have fruitful
achievements in all fields. I made a very successful visit to Tanzania not long
ago and both sides reached wide consensus on consolidating China- Tanzania
traditional friendship and deepening practical cooperation in all fields. I
would like to work hand in hand with Your Excellency to push forward the
continuous development of all weather partnership of mutual benefit and win-win
cooperation between China and Tanzania."

In his message,
the President of Cuba, H.E. Mr. Raul Castro Ruz, said: “On the occasion of the
United Republic of Tanzania's National Day,I extend warm congratulations and
ratify to you the resolve to continue strengthening the bonds of friendship and
cooperation uniting our two countries."

The President
of the Republic of India, H.E. Mr. Pranab Mukherjee, extended "warm
felicitations" to President Kikwete and Tanzanians.

"India and Tanzania enjoy warm and friendly relations. Our multi-sectoral
engagement has expanded and deepened over the years to the mutual benefit of
our people. I am confident that our relations will continue to be strengthened
further in the years to come," he said.

In her message,
the President of the Republic of Korea, H.E Park Geun-Hye extended her warmest
congratulations to H.E. President Kikwete and the people of the United Republic
of Tanzania. She said “the past years have witnessed significant growth in the
mutual understanding and cooperation between our two countries. I hope that our
friendly and good relations can be further strengthened in various fields for
the mutual benefit of our two peoples in the years ahead”.

In her message,
Queen Beatrix of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, congratulated President
Kikwete and wished the people of Tanzania peace and prosperity.

H.E. Mr. Asif
Ali Zardari, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, said his country
has maintained very close, cordial and cooperative relations with Tanzania in
diverse fields for the last 46 years. "I am fully confident that the two
countries will make consistent efforts to fully tap immense potential existing
in the two countries. I eagerly look forward to working with Your Excellency to
strengthen the mutually beneficial cooperation that so happily exists between
Pakistan and Tanzania," he said.

The President
of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, H.E. Mr. Mahinda Rajapaksa,
wished President Kikwete good health and happiness, and Tanzanians peace,
progress and prosperity.

"I am confident that the close and cordial relations that exist between
our two countries will continue to expand in many new areas of cooperation for
the mutual benefit of our two peoples in the years to come," he said.

The Republic of
Ukraine has sent cordial greetings to the Minister for Foreign Affairs and
International Cooperation, Mr. Bernard Membe.
"I am confident that the friendly relations and mutually beneficial
cooperation between Ukraine and Tanzania will continue to advance in all areas
of common interest," said the message from Ukrainian Minister for Foreign
Affairs, Mr. Leonid Kozhara.

H.E. Barack
Obama, the President of the United States of America, said Tanzania and the US
shared common visions of democracy, economic prosperity, and peace between
nations. "As your country continues to forge a more perfect union to
preserve and strengthen the achievements of a modern and peaceful Tanzania, you
will continue to have a steadfast friend and partner in the United States”, he
added.

In his message, sent through the Vatican Embassy in Dar es Salaam, Pope Francis
I, said: "I send cordial greetings to you and your fellow citizens on the
happy occasion of Union Day. At the beginning of my pontificate, I gladly
commend the republic to the providence of Almighty God and pray that its
citizens may enjoy peace and well-being."